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All tracks written by Allan Johnston except where indicated.

Hey You consists of 7 original songs, 4 Scots traditional songs and 3 tune sets, these being a set of Irish jigs, a Scottish strathspeys & reels set and a waltz written by Perthshire based fiddler Pete Clark for Allan's parents' Golden Wedding in 1996.

The first album on which Allan has recorded songs from the Scots tradition, this album also contains very strong evidence of traditional influence in his own songs and unsurprisingly traditional songs have always been part of Allan's live performances.

Further evidence of traditional influence is provided by his chosen accompanists Harry Lawson on uilleann pipes and whistle, Mike O'Malley on button box and Gavin Pennycook on fiddle, all well known and accomplished traditional players currently resident in Edinburgh and members of Allan's 4 piece band Skelf.

With Allan doubling up on guitar and octave mandolin for much of the album as well as singing all lead and backing vocals the result is a very full traditional sound with an emphasis on the songs, strong vocal harmonies and tasteful instrumentation arrangements. The strong tunesets add to the light and shade of the whole listening experience.

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Hey You